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Benefits of Having a Primary Care Physician (PCP)
ER visits costs signiicantly more than doctor’s ofice visits. Luckily, most health issues are not serious enough to
warrant a trip to the ER and can be treated just as well at your doctor’s ofice.
Why is it So Important to Have a PCP You Regularly Visit?
Here are some simple reasons to consider.
Holistic healthcare—One appointment with Lower your healthcare costs—The healthier you
your PCP can give you the opportunity to discuss are, the less your healthcare will cost. When you
a variety of health issues you might be facing. This are receiving regular screenings and keeping open
includes but is not limited to physical, emotional, or communication between you and your PCP, you are
mental issues. helping to maintain the best health possible.
Manage chronic conditions—When you have Referrals to specialists—In the case you would
a PCP who you see regularly, you can assure you need to see a specialist, chances are your PCP
are getting the tests and/or medication you need will have good recommendations based on your
on a consistent basis, which leads to overall better healthcare preferences.
management of your condition. Prevent hospital and ER visits—Ignoring
Increase your comfort—Visiting the same PCP health symptoms and not seeing your doctor can
consistently will allow for you and your PCP to lead to hospital and ER visits which are the most
form a relationship. The more comfortable you are overwhelming and expensive forms of healthcare.
with your PCP, the more health information you Improve communication—Communicating your
will be willing to share to receive the best care. health wants, needs and concerns are crucial for
Knowledge of health history—Having your your doctor to address your health appropriately.
PCP understand your health history, as well as
your family health history can assure you catch
symptoms early for serious conditions.
Need to Find a Primary Care Physician (PCP)?
If you do not have a doctor, you can easily get one! When you enroll in Goodwill’s medical plan, you can explore a large network
of providers through BlueCross Blue Shield. Visit bcbst.com/member and click “Find a Doctor” on the upper right-hand corner
of the page to ind your doctor today! You must select a doctor in the Network S.
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Benefits of Having a Primary Care Physician (PCP)
ER visits costs signiicantly more than doctor’s ofice visits. Luckily, most health issues are not serious enough to
warrant a trip to the ER and can be treated just as well at your doctor’s ofice.
Why is it So Important to Have a PCP You Regularly Visit?
Here are some simple reasons to consider.
Holistic healthcare—One appointment with Lower your healthcare costs—The healthier you
your PCP can give you the opportunity to discuss are, the less your healthcare will cost. When you
a variety of health issues you might be facing. This are receiving regular screenings and keeping open
includes but is not limited to physical, emotional, or communication between you and your PCP, you are
mental issues. helping to maintain the best health possible.
Manage chronic conditions—When you have Referrals to specialists—In the case you would
a PCP who you see regularly, you can assure you need to see a specialist, chances are your PCP
are getting the tests and/or medication you need will have good recommendations based on your
on a consistent basis, which leads to overall better healthcare preferences.
management of your condition. Prevent hospital and ER visits—Ignoring
Increase your comfort—Visiting the same PCP health symptoms and not seeing your doctor can
consistently will allow for you and your PCP to lead to hospital and ER visits which are the most
form a relationship. The more comfortable you are overwhelming and expensive forms of healthcare.
with your PCP, the more health information you Improve communication—Communicating your
will be willing to share to receive the best care. health wants, needs and concerns are crucial for
Knowledge of health history—Having your your doctor to address your health appropriately.
PCP understand your health history, as well as
your family health history can assure you catch
symptoms early for serious conditions.
Need to Find a Primary Care Physician (PCP)?
If you do not have a doctor, you can easily get one! When you enroll in Goodwill’s medical plan, you can explore a large network
of providers through BlueCross Blue Shield. Visit bcbst.com/member and click “Find a Doctor” on the upper right-hand corner
of the page to ind your doctor today! You must select a doctor in the Network S.
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